Mastering Agility

Sander Dur, Jim Sammons, and Rich Visotcky

Why is it that products are so hard to develop and deliver? How can we truly deliver value with so many different variables that can affect the outcome?   We are Sander Dur and Jim Sammons, professional consultants and trainers who support organizations in their pursuit of creating valuable products. Passionate about helping the community and practitioners apply the theory many authors and thought leaders bring to the industry, we started this podcast to make these concepts more accessible. This podcast will change your career and organization. You’ll be entertained while learning about the industry’s leaders and other practitioners, and you’ll feel familiar with the situations discussed as we invite guests over and discuss tools, concepts, models, metrics, leadership, frameworks, and many more elements that help you deliver amazing products. Both of us understand the many struggles, challenges, antipatterns, and dysfunctions many of us face in our daily working lives. We are here to provide actionable advice and strategies for you to create continuous improvement. You will find things that actually work for many organizations, as we and our guests have tried and tested them. You will find a goldmine of actionable information from many fields, including the space industry, Formula 1, psychology, and Silicon Valley’s top entrepreneurs. We break down these complex topics into easily digestible insights that you can start applying in your careers right away. The best part is that you can even join our live recordings to ask your most burning questions and get them answered based on your needs! We dive deep into the world of business agility, product discovery, delivery, validation, product management, and product frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, and many more. We’ll explore the benefits of decentralized decision-making, autonomous empowered teams, leadership, and much more. We empower you with the information you need to become the leaders your organization deserve. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. #145 Consistency, Creativity, Compliance, and the Five X's with Sam Falco and Dan Neumann

    12/02/2025

    #145 Consistency, Creativity, Compliance, and the Five X's with Sam Falco and Dan Neumann

    In this episode, Jim and Rich delve into the complexities of Agile methodologies with Sam Falco and Dan Neumann, discussing the balance between consistency and flexibility, the challenges of planning in complex environments, and the importance of discipline in Agile practices. Together, they explore various frameworks for navigating complexity, the significance of measuring effectiveness, and the necessity of making small bets in uncertain conditions. The need for organizations to adapt their approaches based on the context and to embrace feedback as a means of continuous improvement is critical for continued success. 00:00 Intro 04:08 Understanding Complexity in Agile  09:02 The Challenge of Planning in Complex Environments  13:49 Navigating Regulations and Constraints  15:57 Frameworks for Managing Complexity  21:46 Managing Risk and Boundaries in Complexity  26:07 Efficiency vs. Effectiveness  30:20 The Complexity of Decision Making  37:15 Consistency vs Flexibility  44:05 Discovering the Time to Change  47:53 Building and Falling Into Habits  51:58 Finding the Balance of Consistency and Flexibility  53:40 Iterating Towards a Solution  54:37 Complexity Needs Good Process  55:25 Using Cadence for Evolution and Consistency  57:01 It Takes Discipline to Deliver Connect with Mastering Agility: 📢 Follow the podcast for more inspiring stories💬 Join the conversation on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastering-agility📩 Contact us for trades or sponsorships 👉 If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it! Connect with our guests: linkedin.com/in/sam-falco/ linkedin.com/in/meetdanneumann/ Check out our sponsors: www.xebia.com www.wiserbees.com www.jointinsights.com www.productfields.com Find more at www.masteringagility.org Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1 hr
  2. #144 Listener Q&A: Answering Your Submissions

    11/12/2025

    #144 Listener Q&A: Answering Your Submissions

    In this episode, Ryan Brook brings his homework with him as he joins hosts Jim Sammons and Rich Visotcky for a vibrant Q&A session to answer questions from our viewers. Ryan flips the script, taking over emcee duties to extract key ideas and insights from Rich and Jim as they cover a range of topics from team autonomy and navigating roles to measuring outcomes and outputs to understand the impacts of agility. Join us for a lively session answering your questions! Have a question you want answered in a future episode? Comment on this episode, or reach out to us. 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:29 Introductions 00:02:54 Question Setup 00:04:16 Navigating New Roles in an Organization 00:13:07 Coaching Leadership on Agility and Fixed Projects 00:20:09 Managing Dependencies in Agile and Waterfall 00:28:38 Metrics for Agile Progress 00:36:00 Creating a Culture of Experimentation 00:47:23 Measuring Outcomes vs Output 00:52:40 The Gantt Chart Debate 00:58:16 Tools for User Story Mapping 01:05:21 Balancing Team Autonomy with Organizational Goals 01:13:01 Change Management in UI/UX Handoffs 01:19:38 Managing Parallel Sprints 01:29:13 Closing Connect with Mastering Agility 📢 Follow the podcast for more inspiring stories💬 Join the conversation on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastering-agility📩 Contact us for trades or sponsorships 👉 If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it! Check out our sponsors:www.xebia.com www.wiserbees.com www.jointinsights.com www.masteringagility.org Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 31m

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Why is it that products are so hard to develop and deliver? How can we truly deliver value with so many different variables that can affect the outcome?   We are Sander Dur and Jim Sammons, professional consultants and trainers who support organizations in their pursuit of creating valuable products. Passionate about helping the community and practitioners apply the theory many authors and thought leaders bring to the industry, we started this podcast to make these concepts more accessible. This podcast will change your career and organization. You’ll be entertained while learning about the industry’s leaders and other practitioners, and you’ll feel familiar with the situations discussed as we invite guests over and discuss tools, concepts, models, metrics, leadership, frameworks, and many more elements that help you deliver amazing products. Both of us understand the many struggles, challenges, antipatterns, and dysfunctions many of us face in our daily working lives. We are here to provide actionable advice and strategies for you to create continuous improvement. You will find things that actually work for many organizations, as we and our guests have tried and tested them. You will find a goldmine of actionable information from many fields, including the space industry, Formula 1, psychology, and Silicon Valley’s top entrepreneurs. We break down these complex topics into easily digestible insights that you can start applying in your careers right away. The best part is that you can even join our live recordings to ask your most burning questions and get them answered based on your needs! We dive deep into the world of business agility, product discovery, delivery, validation, product management, and product frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, and many more. We’ll explore the benefits of decentralized decision-making, autonomous empowered teams, leadership, and much more. We empower you with the information you need to become the leaders your organization deserve. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.